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Unsure what to do about my DLA
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7 years 5 months ago #171797 by Andy
Unsure what to do about my DLA was created by Andy
I am currently receiving middle and lower rates of care and motibility segments as written for mainly long term mental health conditions .. ( Depression, Severe Axiety, Panic attacks .. etc)
My health has deteriorated a lot the last couple of years , mainly due to an unexpected back problem
Long story cut short , I have been attending my doctors with back pain now for over two years.. it has gradually got to such a degree of pain I have been referred to several tests, specialists and consultants.. from physio to surgeons to pain management , MRI scans ,X-Rays.. etc
These tests have shown several medical problems the main being a trauma suffered (approx 2 yrs old) through a probable epileptic seizure .. showing several fractured vertebra in my lower back
My question is;
What do I do from here ?
I am frightened I may loose my current benefit if I mess re -assessment up
My current benefit is awarded for mental issues .. this new back problem is physical is it covered under my current DLA claim ... it is so confusing I am not very good with forms ?
Any help will be most appreciated
Regards Andy
My health has deteriorated a lot the last couple of years , mainly due to an unexpected back problem
Long story cut short , I have been attending my doctors with back pain now for over two years.. it has gradually got to such a degree of pain I have been referred to several tests, specialists and consultants.. from physio to surgeons to pain management , MRI scans ,X-Rays.. etc
These tests have shown several medical problems the main being a trauma suffered (approx 2 yrs old) through a probable epileptic seizure .. showing several fractured vertebra in my lower back
My question is;
What do I do from here ?
I am frightened I may loose my current benefit if I mess re -assessment up
My current benefit is awarded for mental issues .. this new back problem is physical is it covered under my current DLA claim ... it is so confusing I am not very good with forms ?
Any help will be most appreciated
Regards Andy
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7 years 5 months ago #171813 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Unsure what to do about my DLA
Andy
If you report a Change of Circumstances then you will be invited to claim PIP, once this process is started you cannot retain your current DLA award in the long term.
PIP has been designed to be more difficult to be awarded and whilst not all claimants will be affected, s significant number of DLA claimants will see a reduced award or even no award at all.
So I would start by having a look at our PIP Claim guide to see what points you might score, please be aware that the criteria for PIP is very different from DLA and you should mark yourself harshly as those assessing you will likely do so as well.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If you have any further questions, please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
If you report a Change of Circumstances then you will be invited to claim PIP, once this process is started you cannot retain your current DLA award in the long term.
PIP has been designed to be more difficult to be awarded and whilst not all claimants will be affected, s significant number of DLA claimants will see a reduced award or even no award at all.
So I would start by having a look at our PIP Claim guide to see what points you might score, please be aware that the criteria for PIP is very different from DLA and you should mark yourself harshly as those assessing you will likely do so as well.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If you have any further questions, please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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